The spectacularly placed Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge rises above the plains of the Madikwe Game Reserve, in South Africa and is the best place to find Buffalo.
Unique Features
Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge sits high on the Tweedepoort Ridge with spectacular views across the Northern Plains and Inselbergs
Buffalo Lodge is one of a kind as it is wholly owned by the local Balete community and named after their totem, the buffalo
Guests can expect extraordinary game sightings
Community visits to the Lekgophung community where you can learn about the heritage of the Balete people
Guides come from the neighbouring community, as do all staff employed here, and they have a deep understanding of the culture and history of the area
Your Experience
Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge is spectacularly placed on the Tweedepoort Ridge, in Madikwe Reserve, South Africa and the best place to find Buffalos. The view over the plains and rocky outcrops is quite unlike that of the other lodges in Madikwe. 8 thatch chalets are on a ridge on one side of a ravine. By crossing a wooden bridge, you’ll find the main lodge opposite.
Buffalo Ridge is set in the Madikwe Reserve, which is known for its plentiful game, much of which was introduced via Operation Phoenix, which saw thousands of animals being brought to the reserve in the ‘90’s. All chalets have viewing decks that open out from suites furnished in earthy colours, thus blending with the organic nature of the Lodge.
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